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Ecologia, Mondialità, Mistica

The book delves into the philosophical and spiritual aspects of ecological awareness, global interconnectedness, and mystical experiences. more

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Leonardo Boff
Leonardo Boff

Leonardo Boff is a renowned Brazilian theologian born on December 14, 1938. His research spans various fields including social theology, liberation theology, and eco-theology, profoundly influencing Latin American theology. more

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“In his scientific genius, man has wrought material miracles and has transformed his world. He has harnassed nature and has developed great civilizations. But he has never learned very well how to live with himself. The values he has created have been predominantly materialistic; his spiritual values have lagged far behind. He has demonstrated little spiritual genius and has made little progress toward the realization of human brotherhood. In the contemporary atomic age, this could prove man's fatal weakness.”

“Spiritually, no action is more important than surrender. Surrender is the tenderest impulse of the heart, acting out of love to give whatever the beloved wants. Surrender is being alert to exactly what is happening now, not imposing expectations from the past. Surrender is faith that the power of love can accomplish anything, even when you cannot foresee the outcome of a situation.”

“If only we can overcome cruelty, to human and animal, with love and compassion we shall stand at the threshold of a new era in human moral and spiritual evolution - and realize, at last, our most unique quality: humanity.”